Hi all,
I'm taking 2 years off between undergrad and MD-PhD programs. I've been offered a paid research position in my current lab for these 2 years. During this time, I would be working on an independent research project that is different from the research I did in undergrad. Alternatively, I've been offered an NIH postbac position for the two years. I'd also be able to work on an independent project and I'd be able to experience a new lab and a new PI.
I have a decent chance at getting my undergrad work published as a first author, and this chance is probably better if I stay where I currently am. However, would it be beneficial to go to another institution for this period of time and risk not publishing (though I'd try my best)? The reward for going to the NIH would be potentially publishing twice in different labs, which may help demonstrate my research skills.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks!
I'm taking 2 years off between undergrad and MD-PhD programs. I've been offered a paid research position in my current lab for these 2 years. During this time, I would be working on an independent research project that is different from the research I did in undergrad. Alternatively, I've been offered an NIH postbac position for the two years. I'd also be able to work on an independent project and I'd be able to experience a new lab and a new PI.
I have a decent chance at getting my undergrad work published as a first author, and this chance is probably better if I stay where I currently am. However, would it be beneficial to go to another institution for this period of time and risk not publishing (though I'd try my best)? The reward for going to the NIH would be potentially publishing twice in different labs, which may help demonstrate my research skills.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks!